ROOTS is proud to be able to regularly offer to following trainings to our volunteers and other interested parties. Dates for these trainings may be found on the events calendar at your right.

“The Ropes: Understanding and Engaging Youth Homelessness.”
This training was created by the University District Service Providers Association specifically to help volunteers in this community learn about the causes and characteristics of youth homelessness, the nature of street life and culture, and tools for engaging these youth and young adults. Check out the official website of this training. RSVP by emailing TheRopesTraining@gmail.com

“Conflict De-escalation”
In this training, you will learn to recognize the common physiological symptoms of conflict, the stages of crisis and how to be more comfortable navigating them, and concrete tools (what to say, where to stand, etc) to resolve conflict safely. Includes role playing where participant get hands on time to de-escalate conflicts. Required for overnight volunteers and staff. RSVP by emailing volunteer@rootsinfo.org

“ROOTS Volunteer Orientation”
This training is required for all ROOTS volunteers and gives a run down of the structure of our shelter program and the layout of the building. RSVP by emailing volunteer@rootsinfo.org